FTO Phase: 9 Tips From a Law Enforcement Veteran!

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Thanks for the advice, I'm just under a year at my current department; and considering applying for a few lateral positions in my area. I didn't have a good FTO but I was able to find other officers who offered more beneficial knowledge. If I can share any information regarding FTO phase 1. Be adaptable 2. Don't complain 3. Humble yourself 4. Gain every bit of knowledge possible

Came here because I'm about to get my first trainee. This is good for us and our new guys. Thank you.

Man did I need to hear this. Thanks for the words of wisdom.

Thank you I needed to hear this.

Great video! Please make more. Great quality as well.

I always find myself back to your videos when looking into something. Lol Good content brotha. I go through NAFTO next month and preparing all my advice and tips to my trainees. Can’t wait.

Thanks for your words of advice.

Hi Your Awesome Police Officer too and thank you for your service and Please Post More Great Videos ❤

Thanks for this. I was in the Sheriff's Office for 15 years working the jails and court. I was also on the Swat team for 9 years but I had no patrol experience. So far I'm two months into my fto training and my evaluations have been good. I'm just still stressed about the whole thing. I just want to get through this.

This helped me stay positive thank you

Awesome man, I'm graduating this week and feeling those nerves building up for FTO. I'm excited to get out there but damn there's a lot to know

currently in phase 2 and is trying to get out of the negative self talk. Your video helped tremendously. Thank you.

Thanks for the advice Steve-O

Thank you brother. I needed to hear this. Prepping now..... and could you please do a video on each phase of the hiring process?

Thank you for the advice. I have been extended a few times. I know I can do the job but suffer from stage fright, with my trainer, and worry I will do the wrong thing. I am getting better. My next few days are crucial as they will not extend me again. It took me all of Phase 2 to learn they weren't going to teach me how to do the job, I had to learn through failure. I have never had to learn this way so it has been a challenge. My strenghts are de-escalation, talking to people, report writing. My weaknesses are not feeling "competent." I am confident but not competent because they really are not teaching me, rather expect me to figure it out on my own, fail, and then learn the correct way. As much as I hate to admit it this process does work but the mental toll is the stress is at times numbing.

I retired in ‘97 as a captain/patrol division commander after 30 years. The two assignments I enjoyed the most was being an FTO and later, a detective in our Robbery Squad. It was a great career, no regrets, and I still have lunch each week w/my retired buddies. One of them was my FTO and another my supervisor both in patrol & later in the Investigation Division (detectives).

Thanks bro

Yep I agree

Awesome! I go into the academy December 6th and will take this advice when graduated!